Zapier
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| Original author(s) | Wade Foster, Bryan Helmig, Mike Knoop |
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| Developer(s) | Zapier Inc. |
| Initial release | 1 August 2012 |
| Stable release | 2.0
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| Written in | Internal Python/Django, JavaScript/React[1] |
| Available in | English |
| Type | task automater, internet of things |
| Website | zapier |
Zapier is a web-based service that allows end users to integrate the web applications they use.
History
Zapier was started in Columbia Missouri in 2011.[2] After their first rejection, and then building their initial prototype with 25 apps, they were accepted to Y Combinator (company)[3] startup seed accelerator. They are now headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Features
- Start workflows from any app by picking a trigger that starts your "Zap" workflow
- Finish routine tasks automatically using workflows
- Create Zap workflows using fill in the blank forms in a web page
Overview
Zapier provides workflows to automate the use of web applications together. It is often described as a translator between web APIs. [4]
Usage examples
- Zapier workflows can keep data consistent across web applications, such as between Evernote and Dropbox (service)
- Individuals can use a visual web page to wire together their favorite apps into "Zaps", such as Slack and Yammer
- Developers can set up their web APIs for use with Zapier, and open up integration with many other web apps
Reception
Zapier is widely integrated with key web applications.
References
- ^ "Zapier Engineering Blog". Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Crunchbase Zapier Record". Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "How Zapier Went From Zero to 600,000+ Users in Just Three Years". Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "What's Coming Out of Silicon Valley". New York Times. Retrieved 2016-09-21.